Category: UNS Birding Blog
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How Birds Migration in Falls Make You a Better Lover…
Bird Migration is a fascinating time for many bird lovers. It is also a fun time for many people who feed the birds. You can witness migration in your own backyard by adding feeders and birdbaths for birds. More than 75% of Canadian bird species spend at least half the year outside Canada. When the…
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Great Gifts for Mom’s Backyard
This year, treat Mom with a unique, nature-inspired gift from Urban Nature Store! Find everything from garden tools, weathervanes, windchimes and jewelry, to every type of bird feeder you can imagine. Urban Nature Store is the place for perfect Mother’s Day gift giving! Visit your local Urban Nature Store…
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Spring Bird Feeding
One question we receive from birders a lot this time of year is whether they should still be putting out food for birds now that winter is over. This article will set out why our backyard birds need us more than ever as we say farewell to winter. Spring is a Busy Time for Birds For birds…
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Where Are My Goldfinches?
“Where are my goldfinches?” This question has been on the lips of many of our customers this fall. Whereas they are used to seeing dozens of the beautiful yellow songbirds daily surrounding their feeders at this time of year, they have been notably absent of late. Why is this happening? The answer, it turns out,…
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7 Ways You Can Help Your Birds Prepare For Winter
Although we have been treated to a warmer-than-normal fall season this year, the days are growing shorter and the temperatures are beginning to drop. Our feathered friends are now busy preparing for the winter months ahead. Here are 7 ways that you can help them out. 1) Provide the Right Food You can assist your…
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Fall Migration and How You Can Help Migrating Birds
For ardent birders, migration season is eagerly anticipated as an opportunity to view a large number of birds in a short period of time. It is also a special time at your backyard feeder, where you can be treated to out-of-the-ordinary birds and unusual behaviours, provided you take steps to make your backyard inviting to…
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Spring and Summer Bird Feeding
One question we receive from birders a lot this time of year is whether they should still be putting out food for birds now that winter is almost over. This article will set out why our backyard birds need us more than ever as we say farewell to winter. Spring is a Busy Time for Birds…
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Hummingbird Season Is Coming!
Mid to late April is when most Ruby-Throated Hummingbirdmake their way to Ontario from their winter homes. Start preparing now! The Right Feeder Hummingbird feeders should be bright and easy to clean with many nectar ports.Hummingbirds can be very particular and you need to make sure the ports as well as interior surfaces are clean.…
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Purple Martin Migration Tracker
The purple martins are on their way north. Make sure your purple martin houses are cleaned and ready to go. To get a day-by-day update on their progress, try the link below: 2015 Scout Arrival Page